The Mayor of London has committed to cleaning up London’s rivers in an ‘ambitious ten-year plan’. The pledge follows analysis from City Hall which found five times more sewage flowed into London’s rivers in 2023 compared to previous years. The plan will see companies, government agencies, charities and campaigners brought together to develop and deliver an ambitious ten-year plan to clean up London’s waterways and support a diverse range of wildlife.
A guide highlighting where Londoners can swim safely is also being unveiled by City Hall, the first of its kind. Khan has also promised to push Thames Water to address the issue of damaging sewage spills, as well as to expand the installation of sustainable drainage systems, tackle sewer misconnections, and fund reedbeds and other solutions that naturally filter the water in London’s rivers. READ MORE: Train stations getting WiFi for first time on London commuter railway lines - full list “For far too long London’s rivers have been neglected and damaged by sewage pollution.
We have made great progress in cleaning our air in London and I’m committed to doing the same with our rivers,” said the Mayor. “The Thames and its tributaries are the lifeblood of London and we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restore waterways and create a future where our rivers are clean, safe and truly for everyone. “I’m determined to bring together communities and partners to achieve this, working hand-in-hand with the.